Demand for cyber security professionals at all levels is accelerating in the face of increasingly volatile global data security conditions and ever higher stakes, while the talent pool apparently remains limited and difficult to access.

The growth of eCommerce and decline of brick-and-mortar retail spaces is calling on businesses to seek out leaders who understand the digital age we live. Data driven individuals who can look at what customers want not only today but what they will want tomorrow.

A successful chief executive officer knows the importance of the chief operations officer — after all, the COO usually manages the company’s day-to-day operations and is the CEO’s second in command. While the position of COO is highly valued, however, it’s not always well understood.

Hiring a new CEO is arguably one of the most important decisions a board will make. Finding the right talent and the right fit is only part of the job, however: Onboarding can make the difference between a successful hire and failed one.

Although "disruption" is often thought of in negative terms, most CEOs understand that progress, innovation and creativity can be disruptive forces, forever changing the way people think, conduct business and go about their daily lives.

Almost without exception, checking a senior executive’s references is a critical component of a successful placement. Sometimes, however, due to over-familiarity with a candidate — such as one introduced to the organization through a Board Director or a member of the search committee — the process of thorough referencing can fall by the wayside.

Expect the unexpected. That seems simple enough. Corporate Boards and executive teams practice this principle as they influence and manage successful businesses, but in today’s tumultuous environment, it’s not good enough to only expect the unexpected: You have to plan for the unexpected.